SUNGAI PETANI: The non-stop entertainment and inspirational Gegaria Fest 2018 #KitaOk will make its way nationwide soon following the success of the event that comes to its peak at Amanjaya Mall in Sungai Petani, Kedah, tomorrow.
The event, organised by Media Prima Bhd, also a platform for millennials to express themselves and unite youth, provides space and opportunities for society to connect, share and inspire.
The New Straits Times Press Sdn Bhd (NSTP) Strategic, Commercial and Communication head Zahid Johan Lani said the overwhelming response from the public throughout the first six stages of Gegaria Fest 2018 #KitaOK showed that the event had created positive impact on the masses.
"This is an ideal platform for the whole family to become tech savvy on social media and learn the etiquette in sharing positive information on social media.
"Besides going to state capitals and major cities, Gegaria Fest #KitaOK also reaches to the masses through our social media platforms," he said when met at the site of Gegaria Fest 2018 here today.
Zahid said Gegaria Fest #KitaOK here was divided into five main zones - Zon Makan-Makan (F&B Zone), Zon Throwback Tunnel, Zon Gaya Hidup (Lifestyle Zone), Zon
Komuniti (Community Zone) and Zon Hiburan Gegaria (Entertainment Zone).
He said for the seventh instalment of Gegaria Fest here, each of the zones would be expanded to offer more activities for visitors.
"Zon Makan-Makan offers food trucks, fast food, traditional food, as well as cooking demonstrations for visitors who crave different types of food.
"There will be displays of old pictures and video footage from the archives of the NSTP Library and TV3 in Zon Throwback Tunnel," he said.
Other attractions include the Zon Gaya Hidup Gegaria (Gegaria Lifestyle Zone), where visitors will learn pointers on money management at the #YOUCANDUIT booth by Dinie and Khai, Fashion & Beauty by Elfira Loy, Health Myth by Hanif Shawn & Dr. Say, ‘Kata Serasi’ by Diana Danielle and Naz Rahman, as well as Turning Passion into Career by Faizdickie & Vikar.
Another attraction is the Music & Fashion session to be hosted by Pa’din Musa and Noh Salleh.
The Gegaria Fest #KitaOK will also provide a community service by introducing the Zon Komuniti Gegaria (Gegaria Community Zone).
Visitors may also check their election registration, in collaboration with the Election Commission, as well with the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) which will also set up a counter where visitors can get medical checkups.
Zahid said more than 500 people were expected to take part in a zumba fitness dance workout and challenge, which will kick start the Gegaria Fest tomorrow morning.
The myriad physical activities continue with traditional games and electronic games for youth who likes to challenge their physical and mental strength.
The Gegaria Evening Concert and Night Concert at the Gegaria tomorrow night will be the biggest compared to the previous stage event.
The concert will feature popular celebrities such as Stacy, Akim & The Majistret, Faizal Tahir, Kugiran Masdo, Bunkface, HUJAN, Bell Yu Tian, Orkes A. Hizadin and Plague of Happiness.
For more information, fans can check out the official Gegaria’s ‘GoGegaria’ Facebook page (www.facebook.com/gogegaria) or on Instagram @gogegaria (www.instagram.com/gogegaria).